Vermont Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

In this completely free practice test for the Vermont Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Vermont Motorcycle Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Vermont Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 03

To give someone a warning that you are coming, you should...?

a. Sound several short beeps on your horn

b. Sound a short beep on your horn

c. Shout loudly

d. Get on your horn and stay on it

Question 1 of 30

Under what circumstances can you share a lane with another vehicle?

a. When exiting a highway

b. When traffic is stationary

c. When making a pass

d. None

Question 2 of 30

Your evaluation of hazards should include an assessment of...?

a. Pavement markings

b. Warning signs

c. All of these

d. Traffic signals

Question 3 of 30

It's permissible to exceed the posted speed limit when making a pass...?

a. If you can see clear road ahead

b. When passing a long vehicle

c. Under no circumstances

d. If the vehicle you are passing speeds up

Question 4 of 30

A piece of piping falls off a truck ahead of you and you can't avoid riding over it. Before you hit it, you should...?

a. Pull up on your handlebars

b. Rise up off the seat

c. Accelerate hard

d. Throw your weight forward

Question 5 of 30

You have to swerve around an obstacle which has fallen into the road in front of you. You should look...?

a. At your braking hand

b. At the obstacle

c. Well ahead

d. At your front wheel

Question 6 of 30

If you have to make an emergency swerve, you should never...?

a. Brake after swerving

b. Do any of these

c. Swerve and brake together

d. Brake before swerving

Question 7 of 30

Head checks are important in order to...?

a. Make sure your helmet is roadworthy

b. Make sure you're fit to ride

c. Eliminate your blind spot

d. Let other drivers know what you're doing

Question 8 of 30

Car drivers entering a motorcyclist's right-of-way are responsible for what percentage of motorcycle/car crashes?

a. 30%

b. 60%

c. 40%

d. 50%

Question 9 of 30

A driver is looking straight at you as you approach him at an intersection. You should assume...?

a. He hasn't seen you

b. He'll stay put

c. He has seen you

d. He knows it's your right of way

Question 10 of 30

Most riders involved in crashes have...?

a. Used too much front brake and too much rear brake

b. Used too much rear brake and not enough front brake

c. Used too much front brake and not enough rear brake

d. Used not enough front brake and not enough rear brake

Question 11 of 30

When riding at night, you should reduce your speed...?

a. On poorly lit roads

b. In all circumstances

c. On unfamiliar roads

d. On busy roads

Question 12 of 30

Covering the clutch and both brakes in high-risk areas will reduce...?

a. Your reaction time

b. The likelihood of not being seen

c. Your stopping distance

d. The need for the horn

Question 13 of 30

In which of these situations is it useful to flash your brake light?

a. Slowing on a high-speed highway

b. Being followed closely

c. Slowing in unexpected places

d. All of them

Question 14 of 30

Going through a passing maneuver, you will use your turn signals...?

a. Not at all

b. Once

c. Twice

d. 3 times

Question 15 of 30

As you execute your hazard avoidance strategy, you should communicate your presence by...?

a. Any of these

b. Shouting

c. Using your lights and/or horn

d. Revving your engine

Question 16 of 30

When choosing motorcycle clothing, always remember that your body makes up what percentage of the visible surface of the rider/motorcycle unit?

a. 40%

b. 15%

c. 50%

d. 25%

Question 17 of 30

Experienced riders use the 'RiderRadar' system, which means searching the road ahead at intervals of...?

a. 3/6/18 seconds

b. 8/16/24 seconds

c. 1/5/14 seconds

d. 2/4/12 seconds

Question 18 of 30

The majority of car/motorcycle clashes occur...?

a. In the middle of the night

b. In broad daylight

c. In mist

d. At dusk

Question 19 of 30

If the rear brake locks, you can leave it locked until completely stopped provided...?

a. You are on a good traction surface

b. All of these apply

c. You are going in a straight line

d. The motorcycle is upright

Question 20 of 30

Your following distance at night should be a minimum of...?

a. 3 seconds

b. 2 seconds

c. 2.5 seconds

d. 4 seconds

Question 21 of 30

Keeping your lights on during the day will increase the likelihood of you being seen by...?

a. 10%

b. 70%

c. 100%

d. 50%

Question 22 of 30

Approaching an intersection, it is helpful if you...?

a. Have your headlight on

b. Choose a highly visible lane position

c. Keep a good space cushion all round

d. Do all of these things

Question 23 of 30

At a blind intersection with a stop line, you should stop...?

a. Never

b. Twice

c. Once

d. 3 times

Question 24 of 30

As you approach other drivers, always remember that a smaller vehicle...?

a. Seems farther away and faster than it is

b. Seems closer and faster than it is

c. Seems farther away and slower than it is

d. Seems closer and slower than it is

Question 25 of 30

The biggest threat you have from a parked car is...?

a. The driver pulling a U-turn

b. The driver opening his door

c. A pedestrian stepping out beyond it

d. The driver pulling into your lane

Question 26 of 30

You should cancel your turn signal...?

a. As soon as you've commenced your turn

b. As soon as you complete your turn

c. Once you're well away from your turn

d. In the middle of your turn

Question 27 of 30

Your searching strategy as you ride should be focused upon...?

a. Accelerating points

b. All of these

c. Escape routes

d. Passing points

Question 28 of 30

Passing maneuvers should be made from...?

a. Well back in the left-hand portion of the lane

b. Well back in the right-hand portion of the lane

c. Close up in the left-hand portion of the lane

d. Close up in the center portion of the lane

Question 29 of 30

On roads with three or more lanes, you should always try to ride...?

a. With a clear space on your right

b. With 100 yards of clear road in front

c. With a clear space on your left

d. With a clear space either side of you

Question 30 of 30